safe bet
Example Sentences
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Anyone who’s been to France knows that’s trickier than it sounds, but easy tailoring and neutral colors are a safe bet for men and women.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
A ragtag group of Duffer Brothers misfits teaming up to fight off eldritch horror might be the last safe bet in television.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Andrew Herzog, a CFP in Plano, Texas, says, “A broad market index fund is a safe bet because it’s not hedging, there’s no conflict of interest, and no favoritism.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
For investors who wish to complement their S&P 500 funds and who lack international diversification, adding some now still seems a safe bet.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
The success of the game depended on Lindsey having not talked about Colin and Hassan, but Colin figured it was a safe bet, as she seemed pretty enthralled with the boy.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
